Vig & Juice: March Madness Special
Vig & Juice is a podcast discussing the history and legality of gambling and sports betting in the US hosted by three attorneys who practice Fantasy Sports & Gaming Law at Vela Wood.
In this special episode, VW attorneys Blake Hart, Kevin Vela, and Rad Wood unpack the rules and exemptions that govern the popular tradition of March Madness bracket pools.
We want to give you a heads-up that the sound quality in this episode isn’t quite up to our usual standards due to some technical difficulties. However, we know the conversation is timely, so we’re sharing it as is. Thanks for your patience and we promise clearer audio in future episodes!
Time Stamps
- 2:10 – Office Pool Phenomenon
- 2:50 – Private Place, Legal Space?
- 5:36 – How Much Skill is Involved?
- 7:31 – Private Place Betting: Legal Here, Risky There
- 13:11 – Raking in Money? Texas Statute Keeps the Pot Dry
- 16:23 – ESPN Bracket: Legal by Design
References
- Who invented the March Madness bracket? New York bar and Kentucky postal worker stake claims
- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
- Gambling in Texas
- A Guide To Understanding The Wire Act
- Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest
- The absurd odds of a perfect NCAA bracket
Related Content
- Vig & Juice Ep.1: Three Elements of Gambling
- Vig & Juice Ep.3: The Wire Act
- Vig & Juice Ep.5: PASPA
- Sports Betting Legislation Tracker
- The Repeal of PASPA
This information is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.